HEL
Helsinki
Finland
7,714 km
4,793 miles
SHN
Shelton
United States
Distance
7,714 km
4,793 mi / 4,165 nm
Est. Flight Time
10h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-10h
Europe/Helsinki
Heading
337°
north northwest

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HEL SHN
Airport Name Helsinki Vantaa Airport Sanderson Field
IATA Code HEL SHN
ICAO Code EFHK KSHN
City Helsinki Shelton
Country Finland United States
Timezone Europe/Helsinki America/Los_Angeles
Elevation 179 ft 273 ft
Coordinates 60.320000, 24.960000 47.230000, -123.150000

Helsinki (HEL) to Shelton (SHN) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) in Helsinki, Finland to Sanderson Field (SHN) in Shelton, United States is 7,714 kilometers (4,793 miles / 4,165 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 10h, flying north northwest at a heading of 337°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Finland with United States. It is an intercontinental flight between Europe and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 14:10 in Helsinki, it's 04:10 in Shelton. With a 10-hour time difference, travelers should plan for significant jet lag. It typically takes one day per hour of time difference to fully adjust.

The return flight from Shelton (SHN) to Helsinki (HEL) follows a heading of 16° (north northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and Sanderson Field (SHN) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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